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TMZ Is Releasing Their Own Rap Show, TMZ Hip-Hop

TMZ Hip Hop
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TMZ is a controversial yet long upheld gossip platform. They’re ready to tackle a real hot topic: rap music.

TMZ wants a new audience

If you’re a lover of pop culture and celeb gossip there’s no doubt you’re familiar with TMZ. The contentious TV show and website are known for their equally thorough reporting of celebs across the board, but they’ve never focused on hip-hop specifically. That’ll all change this Monday, Apr. 11.

TMZ Hip Hop promises to deliver “fresh new takes on the hottest stories about the biggest celebs in the genre” according to the official online announcement. Intriguingly, Beyonce and Kanye West are named as subjects of interest for TMZ Hip Hop. The teaser doesn’t go into much detail on this pair, but it will certainly be exciting to see some tea spilled.

TMZ Hip Hop will be delivering all the gossip. Out of the whole set of hosts, DJ Hed may have the richest insight. The multi-Grammy award-winning producer has worked with industry icons like Jay Z, Eminem, and Xzibit.

Speaking of hip-hop, TMZ recently got into some hot water with a rap veteran.

TMZ vs. Positive K

Kidd Creole of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five was found guilty of manslaughter earlier this month. In TMZ’s usual fashion, they quickly covered the story but strangely attached the wrong photo.  The ‘90s emcee Positive K, known for his ’92 hit “I Got a Man” got a rude awakening when he discovered the article. Instead of Creole’s headshot, his photo appeared.

 

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Positive K promptly responded on Instagram, understandably upset with the mistake. “Really @tmz_tv. When did POSITIVE K become Kidd Creole?” He typed. “So now all Black People look alike? You all were the same ones who pronounced the late great DMX deceased days before his death. I thought this was a platform of professional journalists?! But l’m beginning to think that research on a topic, story, or article is not a requirement to intern or be employed at @tmz_tv.”

With a charge as serious as manslaughter, it’s easy to see why K had that reaction. TMZ is an extremely popular platform after all, and the internet forgets nothing. Hopefully, they can use this incident as a stepping stone for TMZ Hip Hop and be sure to always remember to report rap news respectfully.

Where and when to watch TMZ Hip Hop

If you wanna catch the first episode of TMZ Hip Hop take a look at these time slots. If you do f see your city listed, no worries. The show will stream for free on FOX Soul.

New York: 11 PM MY9 (WWOR)
Los Angeles: 2:30 PM FOX11 (KTTV)
Chicago: 12 AM FOX32 (WFLD)
Philly: 12 AM FOX29 (WTXF)
Dallas: 12:30 PM FOX4 (KDFW)
Houston: 12:30 PM FOX26 (KRIV), 10 PM MY20 (KTXH)
Washington, DC: 12 AM FOX5 (WTTG), 6:30 PM FOX5 PLUS (WDCA)
Seattle: 11:30 PM FOX13 (KCPQ)
Phoenix: 11:30 PM FOX10 (KSAZ)
Minneapolis: 11:30 PM FOX9 (KMSP)

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Viola Davis Stars as Michelle Obama in Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’

Viola and OT as Michelle and Barack Obama
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Showtime is gearing up to release a new anthology series titled The First Lady. It depicts the lives of three female political figures in US history: Betty Ford, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Michelle Obama. The series is set to air next year, with Michelle Pfieffer starring as Betty. Gillian Anderson is also starring as Eleanor, while Viola Davis stars as Michelle. 

According to Entertainment Weekly, The First Lady will focus on all three first ladies’ personal and political lives, including their experiences before entering the White House. 

Exclusive photos from the series include an image of Viola Davis standing next to her on-screen husband, O-T Fagbenle, who depicts Barack Obama. Another one shows Davis hovering over Regina Taylor, who represents Michelle’s mother, Marian Robinson. Lexi Underwood and Saniyya Sidney portray the Obama daughters, Malia and Sasha, respectively. 

The images of each first lady with their on-screen families give a sneak peek of what’s to come on The First Lady regarding how they handle the public and also their lives with loved ones.

After doing extensive research, Viola Davis reportedly said to EW that she feels very protective of Michelle’s legacy. “It’s our job as actors not to judge whoever we are portraying, but I ended up thinking she’s just dope,” she says. To prepare for the role, she had a very long talk with Mrs. Obama, read her book Becoming, and also watched her 2020 Netflix documentary. Davis did all of this to perfect her representation of the former first lady on screen.

Also worth mentioning is that Davis is the executive producer for The First Lady. The first series will follow all the leading ladies’ “journeys to Washington through an enlightening intimacy.” Entertainment Weekly reports. 

The show will debut in Spring 2022.

Written by Amber Alexander

Twitter: Ambernofetari

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Starz Drop Trailer For 50 Cent’s ‘Power Book II: Ghost’

Starz cable network dropped the trailer for season 2 of 50 Cent’s ‘Power’ ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ show. The show is set to premier on Sunday, November 21, at 8 pm ET. Check out the long awaited season 2 trailer. 

https://youtu.be/v9pprUeZRU0

‘Power’

50 Cent’s ‘Power‘ is a crime-drama show, which has been airing since 2014. The story comes around James St. Patrick- the drug dealer from New York. He has an alias by the name of “Ghost” and wishes to quit the life of crime. St. Patrick’s end goal is a legitimate job of the nightclub owner. At the same time, the main character balances between other crime partners, wife Tasha with son Tariq, and love affairs with the criminal prosecutor.

‘Power Book II: Ghost’ is a part of the 50 Cent’s ‘Power’ Universe. Overall, it has six seasons; all are on Starz. The executive producers are Courtney A. Kemp through End of Episode, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Atmosphere Entertainment MM.

The six-part ‘Power‘ show franchise stopped in 2020. However, now the ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ part is getting a sequel. The focus shifts to James’s son, Tariq. He’s also the main character in the upcoming new season.

‘Power Book II: Ghost’

Starz has also provided a short synopsis of the upcoming ‘Power’ part.

“Power Book II: Ghost begins its second season with Tariq St. Patrick still running from a legacy that haunts him. Forced into the choice to take the life of his professor, Jabari Reynolds, Tariq finds himself drifting further from that which he’s been fighting to protect: his family. With Tasha in witness protection, Tariq knows he must sacrifice anything to save what’s left of his family.”

Starz Drop Trailer For 50 Cent’s ‘Power Book II: Ghost’
The sneak peak of the upcoming ‘Power’ part. Source: Starz

50 Cent is also to appear in the show. The rapper is playing Kanan Stark, who has some “choice words” for Tariq. He doesn’t participate at the beginning of the season but appears eventually throughout the show.

50 Cent & The Movie Industry

50 Cent is a well-known figure in the film industry. The rapper and producer received multiple image awards for the first season of ‘Power Book II: Ghost.’ He also recently premiered the ‘Black Mafia Family’ TV show. Finally, 50 said that “it would be fun” to make a rom-com with Nicki Minaj. Read on all that and more @ FMHipHop.

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